New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Brian Whalen Devane
Albany Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1990, registered office in Delmar, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1990
- Admitted
- 36
- Years in bar
- 2354116
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 36 years on the register since a 1990 admission, Brian Whalen Devane ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 36 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #71 of 142
- by tenure in Delmar office peers
- Law school
- Albany Law School
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2354116 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Brian Whalen Devane, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Law Office Of Brian W. Devane, located in Delmar, NY (Albany County), ZIP 12054. Educational background: ALBANY LAW SCHOOL (11,636 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 36 years on the register, Brian Whalen Devane still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Brian Whalen Devane's 36 years since admission in 1990.
36 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
36 Top 21% higher than 79% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
Tenure among Delmar, NY office peers
Against Delmar, NY's 142-attorney NY register cohort, Brian Whalen Devane lands at the 49th tenure percentile (rank #71). See the Delmar attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #71
- City cohort
- 142
- Local percentile
- 49th
- Admitted
- 1990
Nearest tenure peers in Delmar
- Elizabeth Rose Schuster admitted 1990 · 36 yr
- Donald Jeffrey Walker admitted 1990 · 36 yr
- Suzanne Marie Capone admitted 1989 · 37 yr
- Craig Gallagher admitted 1991 · 35 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
How Brian compares to fellow Albany Law School alumni
Among the 2,053 Albany Law School graduates in the New York register, Brian Whalen Devane is longer-tenured than 88%.
36 years vs. Albany Law School alumni
Years since admission - 2,053 NY-registered alumni of this school
36 Top 12% higher than 88% of 2,053 fellow alumni
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more fellow alumni. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
The 1990 admission class today
Of the 6,112 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1990, 56.3% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2354116
- Year Admitted
- 1990 (36 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Mar 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Law Office Of Brian W. Devane
- City
- Delmar, NY
- County
- Albany
- ZIP Code
- 12054
- Phone
- (518) 475-9845
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Brian Whalen Devane's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-attorney New York register currently marked active.
Full statewide breakdown & source note
Source: NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registrations. Status counts reflect the latest reporting cycle. Bar status confirms registration only; it does not imply competence, specialty fit, or freedom from complaints.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Brian Devane licensed?
Brian Devane is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Brian Whalen Devane admitted to the bar?
Brian Whalen Devane's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1990.
Where did Brian Whalen Devane go to law school?
Brian Whalen Devane attended ALBANY LAW SCHOOL.
What company does Brian Whalen Devane work for?
Brian Whalen Devane is associated with Law Office Of Brian W. Devane in Delmar, NY.
Is Brian Whalen Devane in good standing?
Yes, Brian Whalen Devane holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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